Mechanical Project Engineer - Redcar

Balfour Beatty plc; Redcar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company car if applicable

Pension savings schemes

Refer and Earn scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is recruiting a Mechanical Project Engineer for the Net Zero Teesside project based at the Redcar and Cleveland site. You will assist the Construction Manager and Engineering Manager with planning and daily execution, managing submittals, material delivery, schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities include ensuring packages meet programme, safety and quality standards, maintaining design and technical records, and contributing to QA and change control processes using BIM 360 Field

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in project engineer roles or progressive construction trades.
• High integrity and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and daily execution of the construction project.
• Maintain project schedule, submittals, materials delivery, and budgets.
• Ensure packages meet programme, safety, quality standards, with proper documentation and records.
• Produce and review WPP/ITP four weeks before works start.
• Coordinate with QS on cost estimates and change events.
• Utilise BIM 360 Field for QA tours, diaries, and reporting.

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives? Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Project Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Assists Construction Manager and Engineering Manager with the planning and daily execution of the construction project. Responsible for maintaining certain aspects of the project schedule as assigned by the Project Manager, by managing the process of submittal approvals, coordinating the timely delivery of materials, maintaining schedules and budgets.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure packages are delivered to programme, budget, safety and quality expectations/standards
• Ensure packages comply with good design practice and relevant technical group standards
• Ensure the package is executed with minimum rework
• Ensure accurate and complete records are kept in accordance with the mechanical control sheet, this should include; RFIs, FCDs, WPPs, MCRs, ITPs, Record Drawings and other project communications/deliverables. The engineer responsible for a package of works will ensure the document control sheet is maintained progressively and that relevant team members are aware of any potential impacts
• Ensure communication trackers are updated, regardless of platform self-generated registers
• Ensure plant, access, labour and materials are planned and organised in accordance with appropriate interfaces for the associated works, this should include any procurement activity relevant to a package
• Ensure the relevant RIBA 4 design deliverables are reviewed, accurate and fit for purpose prior to works commence
• Concisely produce/review the WPP and ITP for a particular activity, this will ensure quality assurance mechanisms are contextualised, four weeks prior to works start (progressively check)
• Produce technical input SoW in accordance with the relevant QS, suitable for an ITT
• Identifying risks to the Project Management team associated with the delivery of their works raising EWNs as appropriate
• Monitor performance of supply chain against planned activities and elevate as required to achieve planned output
• Draft site instructions for review and issue by Project Management team including detailed descriptions of works required, location, programme impact, cost impact and reference to any client led change event
• Become familiar and adhere to BB policy/procedure and the LCY workflows and contract details, procedures/processes that are required for safe and timely execution. This includes proficiency in platforms such as BC and Aconex, undertaking training as required
• Support the QA function by completing various tours and quality check-sheets for the relevant package of works on BIM 360 Field
• Manage time and complete daily diaries on BIM 360 Field, support the EPPR process (if/as applicable) and contribute to any other reporting format applicable
• Implementation of Short Interval Control including running of daily section review meeting and production of a weekly section report via BIM 360
• Provide relevant cost information to relevant QS (where applicable, e.g. PMIs) and provide time estimates that support the programme (where applicable). If required, undertake/support MTO of relevant package of works
• Act safely and work to eliminate hazards at source following BIM and other project reporting procedures as appropriate
• Complete safety observation card; target 1 per week, recorded on BB APP
• Complete safety tour; target 1 per month, recorded on BIM 360 Field
• Ensure project change is captured in conjunction with the relevant QS
• Become familiar and implement BIM 360 field as part of daily activities as a fundamental, (additional software such as Revizto will be utilised)
• Contribute to any relevant VE process that occurs and attend customer/internal meetings as applicable
• Engage and support other interfacing functions; electrical, controls and commissioning
• As well as the installation and T&C activities, the engineer must ensure that the decommissioning and strip-out works for each service accountable for is considered in accordance with the project phasing

Who we're looking for

• Live the Balfour Beatty Values
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Support the delivery of Balfour Beatty’s Sustainability activities
• Carry out periodic Progress Meetings with subcontractors to ensure package specifics are managed effectively, aspects are, but not limited to; quality, safety, design standards, programme (and budget where applicable)

The Following Experience/qualifications Are Required

• Qualified in B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or have experience in a related field position
• Extensive experience in Project Engineer, or relevant progressive construction related trade experience
• High levels of integrity
• Able to constantly focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Energy: Creates and brings an unshakeable momentum that supports the delivery of the project. Identifies and understands when and where to demonstrate such driven behaviour
• Edge: Is proficient and judicious in decision making, considering multiple aspects that ensures advantage for the individual, team, project and business. This also demands a level of agility required to satisfy numerous customers, willing to go the extra mile.
• Excite: Has a leadership style that’s influential, with a nuanced adaptability that caters toward a diverse culture while inspiring others to outperform
• Execute: Show and achievement orientation that breeds success within the team. Has an ability to meet/surpass expectations required in a fast paced/high performing environment. Communicates clearly to organise works for efficient delivery while meeting all customer’s requirements
• Empowerment: Provide clear targets and trust others to deliver. Demonstrate an influential nature that inspires, adopting a coaching and mentoring style that fosters the best teams
• Empathise: Demonstrate an ability to listen to/understand differing perspectives and deal with team conflicts. Demonstrate self-awareness and social skills required to work as part of a team and lead/adapt to change

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some Of Our Key Benefits Are

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Company car if applicable
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/